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What is CryoPen Therapy?

If you are concerned by any kind of skin imperfection, then our CryoPen Therapy can help you eliminate them for good with minimal fuss and worry. This revolutionary method literally freezes imperfections off, eventually leaving you with fresh and clear skin. Procedures are quick, safe and very effective, and require no surgery.

CryoPen Therapy can be used to treat any of the following types of skin imperfection:

  • Skin tags
  • Solar lentigo
  • Age spots
  • Milia
  • Warts
  • Cherry angioma
  • Viral verrucae

If skin imperfections are affecting your confidence, then why not speak to our doctor and find out if CryoPen Therapy is a suitable solution for you.

TREATMENT AT A GLANCE

How does it work?

CryoPen therapy is a type of cryotherapy, a medical procedure in which skin imperfections are literally frozen and killed. Using a special device known as the CryoPen, our doctor sends a fine jet of nitrous oxide to the skin imperfection, causing its underlying tissue to crystalise, shatter, and then eventually die. The problem cells’ reproductive DNA is also destroyed, ensuring that your skin abnormality is gone for good. The process usually takes around a few weeks.

A key benefit of our CryoPen treatments is its accuracy; the nitrous oxide is applied at millimetre precision, which means no surrounding healthy skin is affected.

How long do procedures last?

Although procedure times vary depending on the size and depth of the targeted area, applications still only last between one to thirty seconds. You should be finished and ready to go in a couple of minutes.

How long does the treatment take to work?

Over time, the cells targeted in cryotherapy sessions will shrivel and die. It typically takes a few weeks for you to enjoy the final result, but this can vary depending on the size and type of the lesion that you want removed. For example, skin tags turn black at the base and normally drop off after four weeks. More information can be found in the Aftercare further down this page.

What is the downtime?

During the recovery period, as described above, you may experience some minor side-effects while the skin heals. These usually include sensitivity in the treated area and possible minor blistering, the latter of which can last for anything between a few hours to a few days. However, our cryotherapy device provides the best protection against blistering. You should always avoid touching or picking at the treated area following a procedure.

Please note that while the skin heals, the area may also appear darker in colour. This is natural and the skin will soon return to your natural tones.

More information can be found in the Aftercare tab further down this page.

Does it hurt?

Any discomfort with CryoPen Therapy is relatively minimal and fleeting. You will likely experience a slight stinging nettle-type sensation during treatment. This is caused by the nitrous oxide striking its target and only lasts a few seconds. However, some residual stinging may persist for a minute or two afterwards, which is perfectly natural.

How many treatments are needed?

You should hopefully find that one CryoPen treatment is enough. However, in some cases, a follow-up procedure may be required, and this will be monitored and advised by your physician during your free reviews. For example, if a wart or verruca has not disappeared after four weeks, the area may need a subsequent round of treatment.

Who is suitable for this treatment?

Our cryotherapy procedures with the CryoPen are quick and efficient, and relatively risk-free. However, it may not be suitable for people with other conditions such as collagen and autoimmune disease and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also not suitable for women during pregnancy, nor on areas that have previously been treated with dermal fillers. Our physician will discuss all contraindications with you.

This treatment may be suggested for the following concerns

We also offer interest free finance on treatments above £280 and on selected packages.

Please call us on 0207 1646140 or 07899 673578 to find out more, or submit an enquiry below.

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CryoPen treatments are safe and effective, with excellent results. However, aftercare for the treated areas is also important in order for you to achieve the best possible outcome. There are some things that can affect the outcome…

Expectations:

Treatment is usually painless, or with slight discomfort. However, immediately after the treatment has been applied, you may experience any of the following (note: all of these will have been explained to you when you signed the consent form):

  • Redness due to the initial inflammation, this is normal and is part of the healing process. The area may also be slightly raised.
  • You may get a small dry scab, please do not pick or pull the scab. Allow it to come away by itself.
  • Itching may occur, usually within a few minutes of treatment. It usually lasts only a few minutes but may last up to ‘ an hour. It is due to release of histamine, and is totally normal in treatment of this kind.
  • Blisters may form with any treatment to the skin and can happen to anyone. Any blisters which do form, may last just a few hours or a few days dependent on the area that has been treated. Blistering may occur after treatment of any type of lesion. Any blistering will not affect the outcome of the treatment.

Blistering

If blistering does occur, it is regarded as a normal occurrence. Do not pop the blister: it will go down on its own.

Should it burst, use a non-alcoholic wipe to clean the area and apply a smear of antiseptic cream. It may also be covered with a dressing/plaster

FOLLOWING TREATMENT WITH CRYOPEN

DO NOT:

  • Scratch or pick the treated area. This will cause the area to take longer to heal and may cause damage to the skin.
  •  Do not use scrubs on the area, as this will damage the surface of the skin.

General healing expectations:

  • Most healing will take place from 4 to 6 weeks, however it may sometimes take longer than this, as all skin varies, and can take longer to regenerate.
  • Any treatments that take longer than 6 weeks to heal may need to be reviewed by our Doctor.
  • If your immune system is compromised, you may still have treatment, but healing may take longer, and you may require further treatment.
  • If the area treated is tanned, the treatment will remove the tanning and the skin will need to repigment to the tanned colour. The small dry crusting that forms should come away after 4 weeks, if not please wait until it has done so before contacting the clinic.
  • During the healing time you may shower/wash as normal and use your usual cosmetics, including makeup, deodorants and moisturise creams.

Skin Tags:

  • These will tum darker from the base and will dry up and fall of as the skin heals beneath them over 1 to 6 weeks.
  • Larger tags may need a second treatment.
  • If the tag becomes sore or rubs against clothing it may be covered with a dressing or plaster.

Milia:

  • These are generally small superficial cysts filled with keratin they usually flatten and vanish with a single treatment and require no aftercare.
  • Follow the advice for blisters should one form.

Pigmentation

  • The area will often become red and raised and will go down after a few hours. The pigment will then become darker and a dry crust will form.
  • When the crust falls away the new skin beneath is pink and shiny, it is important at this stage that you use sun block minimum factor 50 to prevent the pigmentation returning.

Cherry Angioma/Campbell de Morgan

  • The area will often become red and raised and will go down after a few hours.
  • The lesion will shrink away and slowly vanish over 2 to 4 weeks.

Warts and verrucae

  • As these are viral infections they may need more than one treatment to destroy the infected cells.
  • The second treatment can be completed 4 weeks after the first.
  • If you see black spots in the wart or verruca then it is dyeing away and should disappear over the next few weeks.
  • There is no specific aftercare. Follow the advice for blisters should one form.

Pigmented moles

  • These may only be treated by a medically qualified practitioner.
  • Following treatment, the mole will darken and crust over.As the fine crust slowly comes away the tissue will shrink and be paler than surrounding.
  • It will slowly blend into the normal pigment colour of the skin over the next few weeks.
  • It is important that you use sun block to prevent the skin from pigmenting dark again.

Keratosis:

  • These lesions may only be treated by a medically qualified practitioner.
  • Following the treatment, they will crust and darken.
  • As they heal the crusting may come away in patches.
  • The new tissue will come through paler than the surrounding area and requires sun block to protect it  from pigmenting dark again.

İMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • It is important that you use sun block (factor 50) following treatment of any pigmented lesions to prevent them re-pigmenting. Ask your clinic about sun block, continue to wash, bathe and shower as normal. Pad the area dry afterwards, do not rub dry.
  • Continue to use cosmetics and deodorants and perfume as normal.
  • If the treated area is weeping 2 weeks after treatment contact your clinic or salon for advice.
  • If you do not understand any of this information, please ask your clinician/therapist.

Taking care of yourself after the procedure is crucial. By following the above you will enjoy your results for longer.

How long does CryoPen take to heal?

Typically, a blister forms on the cryolesion during the first 24 hours and lasts for 2 to 5 days. Depending on how deep the wound is, healing occurs after the lesion scabs over. Depending on the length of the freeze and the location, recovery typically takes between two and six weeks.

Is CryoPen permanent?

Clinical evidence demonstrates that after one or two treatments, the effects are long-lasting. If you are prone to these symptoms, certain skin lesions could come again in new locations.

Does skin go back to normal after cryotherapy?

The healing process might take up to 6 weeks, although it might take longer in some treated locations. A safe and dependable procedure, cryotherapy often leaves the skin looking excellent. You could, however, have a faint mark or a flat white scar once the region has healed.

Please note that results vary from person to person due to lifestyle, external and internal factors, and genetic predispositions.

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